Frequently asked questions
General
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle manufactured since 1981. It acts like a fingerprint — no two vehicles share the same VIN.
The VIN is typically stamped on the driver-side dashboard near the windshield, inside the driver-side door jamb, on the engine firewall, and printed on your insurance card and registration documents.
Reports
Most CheckMyVIN reports are generated within 30 seconds. Complex records with auction photos or insurance data may take up to 2 minutes.
A full CheckMyVIN report includes ownership history, odometer records, accident and damage history, auction photos, title brands, theft status, open recalls, market value estimate and technical specifications.
Payments
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay via WayForPay. Payments are processed securely and we never store your card details.
If your report did not generate or contains no usable data, contact support within 14 days for a full refund.
Privacy
Yes. Searches are tied only to your account and are never shared with third parties. We use bank-grade TLS encryption for all data in transit.
Account
Yes. You can cancel at any time from your personal account — your active reports remain accessible until the end of the billing period.